Kronos Sound Libraries

KRONOS Sound Libraries

Announcing new custom Sound Libraries for the Korg Kronos,
designed to take each of the nine sound engines to unheard-of heights.

The Kronos Sound Libraries
are volumes of additional sounds created specifically for the next-generation
Kronos Music Workstation; the single instrument that brings together nine sound
engines ranging from the past to the future.

Korg will be offering two
types of Kronos Sound Libraries. The EXs
Expansion Sample Series*1 take advantage of Kronos’ built-in
SSD, providing large amounts of PCM data. The KRS Professional Sound Series were created by pro musicians and
programmers who are intimately familiar with each of the Kronos sound engines.
These libraries contain skillfully crafted programs, combinations, and drum
patterns with infectious grooves*2, all designed to maximize the
nine sound engines that power the Kronos.

The Kronos Sound Libraries
will be available worldwide for download purchase at Korg.com. Check back at Korg.com for
the latest information!

KRS Professional Sound Series: Libraries for assisting sound design and song production,
containing Program, Combination, and Song data*2. These libraries
are purchased at the time of downloading.

*1: In order to use EXs Expansion Samples, you'll need to update
to KRONOS System Version 1.5

(For release free to registered users on November 30th 2011). For details, go to http://www.korg.com/kronos.

*2: Contents may differ between libraries. For details, refer to
the lineup details below.

KRONOS Sound Library Lineup

EXs Expansion Sample Series

EXs10 Ricky Lawson's "West Coast"
Drums

Content: Approximately 650
MB of PCM samples, 16 Programs, 4 Drumkits

Drummer Ricky Lawson is a founding member of The Yellowjackets,
and is known for his playing with internationally-famous artists and groups. In
addition to Ricky’s drumkits, this collection includes numerous variations of
snare drum, providing the exact sounds of his playing. Also included are
ambient sounds that add realism and depth, delivering a studio-quality sample
set that covers a wide range of genres from pop to many other styles.

*To be released on November 30 (Wed.), 2011, 10:00 AM.

Price USD 249.00

KRS Professional Sound Series

KRS-01 "Pro Grooves" by David
"Fingers" Haynes

Contents: 202 Patterns for 9 Songs

David "Fingers" Haynes is famous as the master of finger
drumming. This set includes 200 realistic drum patterns that – unbelievably –
he played with his fingers. His grooves are famous from his appearance with
top-rated musicians, and are now available as performance-ready backing for
your own songs using the Kronos’ RPPR function*3 or Drum Track function.

To be released on November 22 (Tue.) 2011, 10:00 AM.

Price USD 59.00

KRS-02 STR-1/MOD-7 Phase II

Contents: 128 Programs

This library digs deep into the two complex sound engines whose
possibilities have never been exhausted. Mainly, created by legendary sound programmer Katsunori
Ujiie, this collection of sounds for the STR-1 and
MOD-7 is destined to become a new standard. Classic electric pianos and basses from the MOD-7
and unprecedentedly new synth sounds from the STR-1 reflect his deep sound design talents and skill. Enrich your songs with
wondrous sounds reflecting a strange realism.

To be released on November 18 (Fri.) 2011, 10:00 AM.

Price USD 59.00

KRS-03 Nu Electro

Contents: 128 Programs, 120
Patterns for 3 Songs

This is a collection of the "electro sounds" that in
recent years have been appearing in a wide range of styles including pop,
R&B, and hip-hop. The simple synth sounds valued in electro house and
dubstep are also included. In addition, you receive a deep collection of phrase
patterns, sure to stimulate your songwriting ideas.

Now on Sale

Price USD 59.00

KRS-04 Pro Splits and Layers

Contents: 128 Combinations

Created by some of the best sound designers available, this
collection focuses on realtime live performance, providing a great set of split
and layer combinations that concentrate on in-demand keyboard sounds such as gorgeous
pianos, electric pianos, clavinets, and organs. The splits are ideal for solo
performances or for backing a vocalist and the layers are the perfect rich
accompaniment for ballads.

Now on Sale

Price USD 24.00

*3: RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function:

This is a function built into the Kronos that lets phrases
(patterns) be assigned to individual keys, and the pattern data to be played in
realtime simply by pressing the assigned key.

* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice for improvement.

KARO Sound Libraries

KARO Sound Development is a
German company that produces and sells sound libraries for the OASYS and the
M3, and they plan to sell dedicated sound libraries for the Kronos as well.
These too will be available for download purchase from Korg.com.

EXs Expansion Sample Series*4

KRS Professional Sound Series

*4: In order to use EXs Expansion Samples, you'll need to update
to KRONOS System Version 1.5

(To be released free to registered users on November 30th 2011,
10:00 AM). For details, go to http://www.korg.com/kronos.